Have we got the right fuel in our tank in order to fulfil the Great Commission? In order to care about mission we need to deeply cherish the gospel, we need to cherish the Saviour. Do we cherish the Saviour?

The Jew is not saved by the law nor through circumcision. The Jew needs Christ. In the same way we will not escape God's wrath through baptism, through church attendance, through religiosity. We need Christ.

The gospel was powerful - to save from ALL sin & to save ALL people.
It's power was due to a righteousness from God (the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ) that is able to make us righteous, being revealed. This righteousness is received by faith ALONE.

1. It gives evidence of the security of our salvation by demonstrating the perfection of Christ and therefore His suitability as our sacrificial substitute and source of imputed righteousness.
2. It shows us the ability of Christ to be the source of our victory in the everyday battle with temptation.
3. It provides the pattern by which we can resist temptation. We will defeat temptation as we follow Christ's pattern. As He gained victory through the word - the sword of the Spirit, so shall we.

Isaiah’s days were troubling and uncertain times for God’s people and now Isaiah is telling Judah they are facing exile, while Israel is destined for exile and destruction. What hope was there for the future? Chapter 27 is a message to God’s people – If you are a citizen of Zion your God is Lord and king of all history.